Match report

Lens Defeats Metz 3-0 in Ligue 1

Lens
Lens
3–0
FT
Metz
Metz
Mar 8, 2026

Lens convincingly defeated Metz 3-0 in the Ligue 1 clash on March 8, 2026. The home team's attacking prowess and defensive solidity were on full display as they capitalized on Metz's early mistakes and yellow cards to take control of the game. Abdulhamid, Thauvin, and Haidara all found the back of the net for Lens, ensuring a comfortable win for the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • Lens scored three goals: Abdulhamid (44'), Thauvin (46'), Haidara (52')
  • • Metz received three yellow cards: J. Gbamin (14'), A. Toure (49'), U. Mboula (90')
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Lens making 5 substitutions and Metz making 6

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 R. Risser (G)
  • 4 N. Celik (D)
  • 25 I. Ganiou (D)
  • 20 M. Sarr (D)
  • 23 S. Abdulhamid (M)
  • 8 M. Sangare (M)
  • 28 A. Thomasson (M)
  • 14 M. Udol (M)
  • 10 F. Thauvin (F)
  • 19 A. Sima (F)
  • 11 O. Edouard (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Gorgelin
  • 34 E. Garnier
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 21 A. Haidara
  • 5 A. Bulatovic
  • 18 F. Sylla
  • 39 O. Lenne
  • 26 A. Bermont
  • 38 R. Fofana

Metz

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 70 B. Sarr (D)
  • 38 S. Sane (D)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure (D)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 33 B. Munongo (M)
  • 12 A. Toure (M)
  • 11 G. Kvilitaia (F)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 10 G. Hein
  • 20 J. Deminguet
  • 15 T. Yegbe
  • 4 U. Mboula
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili
  • 39 K. Kouao
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 34 N. Mbala

Timeline

  1. Metz
    14' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gbamin

    Foul

  2. Lens
    44' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Abdulhamid · Assist: A. Sima
  3. Metz
    46' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Boubacar Traoré · On: J. Deminguet
  4. Lens
    46' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Thauvin · Assist: A. Thomasson
  5. Metz
    49' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    A. Toure

    Foul

  6. Lens
    52' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Haidara · Assist: M. Udol
  7. Metz
    54' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Kvilitaia · On: G. Hein
  8. Metz
    54' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Munongo · On: N. Mbala
  9. Lens
    63' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: F. Sotoca
  10. Lens
    63' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Édouard · On: R. Fofana
  11. Metz
    72' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Sarr · On: G. Tsitaishvili
  12. Lens
    73' Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mamadou Sangare · On: A. Bulatovic
  13. Metz
    73' Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Ballo-Toure · On: U. Mboula
  14. Lens
    83' Lens subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sima · On: A. Bermont
  15. Metz
    90' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    U. Mboula

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lens Metz
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 88% 86%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 5
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 487 469
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 7 0
xG 2.75 0.40
Shots off Target 12 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 427 401
Shots Inside Box 19 4
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lens took the lead in the 44th minute with a goal from Abdulhamid, assisted by Sima
  • ▸ In the 46th minute, Thauvin capitalized on Metz's defensive confusion to double Lens's lead
  • ▸ Haidara sealed the win for Lens in the 52nd minute with a goal assisted by Udol, further demoralizing Metz's efforts